Joygreen

Outstanding childcare

Our little boy thoroughly enjoyed his time with Joy. She goes above and beyond and providing impeccable. Joy takes the kids out and about, which means they’re gaining great developmental skills. Joy is kind and welcoming and takes care of the kids as if they’re her own. We have had the best experience with Joy and would highly recommend her.

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by Harsha K about JoyGreen on 18/11/2024

Great childminder!

Our little man was with Joy for just over 18 months! She is a brilliant childminder and our son was made to feel like one of the family. She has played a bit part in his development - he started as a shy and sensitive little baby and he left her as an independent and well socialised boy, which is down to her patience and care.

I really liked that she took him out everyday (parks, playgrounds, Virginia water, wisley, the farm - to name a few) and i think it is one of the reasons that he is now so out-doorsy and loves being in nature. We were always kept up to date with how he was doing and I so looked forward to the photos and daily note at the end of each day. No day at Joy's was the same and he was always doing different things - crafts, sensory activities or free play. Her vehicle collection was a big hit with our boy!

Any family would be lucky to have her. I hope we can stay in touch. Thank you joy xx

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by hjd88 about JoyGreen on 16/09/2024

Simply amazing!

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Joy could not have been a more perfect fit for me and my husband's daughter.
Unfortunately, due to our circumstances, its meant that we have had to move out of the area and sadly part ways with Joy.

Joy attended our daughter's every need and looked after her like she was one of her own children, ensuring that she had fun days out which were both educational and stimulating.

Joy went above and beyond with our daughter and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fit. She was certainly our daughter's version of Mary Poppins.

We hope to move back into the area soon to enable our son to have the same start to life as we did with our daughter and wouldn’t hesitate in going back with Joy if the opportunity arises.

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by Kelsey about JoyGreen on 14/09/2023

Just the absolute best childminder ever

Joy has looked after my eldest since he was around 1, joined by his little brother a year and a half later. A house move has meant they've sadly had to move on from Joy's setting.

Firstly I should say I'm pretty sure Joy has super powers. Her energy, patience, and affection for the children seems to be unlimited - and my difficult younger boy has tested this thoroughly!

I've said this to Joy and to many people - it's hard to make decisions as a parent, and more so to feel like they're 100% the right ones. Sending my boys to Joy to care for is hands down the best parenting decision I ever made, and one I've never doubted.

Joy takes the children out almost every day, unless the weather is extreme. They go to parks, forests, gardens, etc - She completely promotes learning through play, lets the children explore and learn at their own pace. She takes as much delight in their discoveries as they do and it's clear to see.

Inside, Joy's space is full of all sorts of fun and educational toys, and she gets to know what they each like and makes sure there's something for them to enjoy. She does educational activities, crafts and cooking with the kids, and there's always something beautiful sent home to mark an occasion like Christmas, Mother's day, etc.

Every day we received tons of gorgeous photos of the boys so I always felt connected to them and their day to day at Joy's. As a working parent it's just invaluable to have photos of them enjoying their day, out and about and at their happiest, and we will treasure them forever.

Joy is excellent with manners, from the moment they can speak they're using please and thanks yous brilliantly, asking politely to leave the table, etc - their nusery has commented on the amazing manners of my just-turned-2-year-old - this is definitely solely down to Joy!

There are so many little things she does for the kids, I could rave about Joy all day. I cannot recommend Joy highly enough or thank her enough for the love and care she and her family have shown my little boys. We all miss her so much.

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by Laura about JoyGreen on 02/05/2023

Fantastic Childminder

Joy is an amazing childminder. Our son was with her for over three years and throughout that time she looked after him with care and kindness. As a parent, I knew I was sending him somewhere that he would be kept safe and my preferences on naps, routines etc would be followed. Throughout his day, we were kept informed of how he was doing and sent lovely photos to show him engaging in his play. My son’s favourite thing about going to Joy’s was that his day was never the same. There could be a trip to the park, an outing to feed the ducks or a meet up with another childminder to see friends. There was always a range of learning opportunities through a fun activity such as developing scissor or sticking skills, counting or pencil control. Joy provides a safe and stimulating environment for all of her children and any family would be lucky to have her.

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by BettyBM about JoyGreen on 06/11/2022